In a forthcoming speech, London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan will advocate for construction on the green belt as part of a strategy to alleviate the city's severe housing crisis. He emphasizes that relying solely on brownfield redevelopment will not suffice to meet the demand for affordable housing. While some politicians and advocates support this vision, environmentalists express concern over potential harm to green spaces. Khan's remarks will highlight the urgent need for housing in London, where many individuals struggle to find adequate and affordable living situations.
A generation of Londoners now simply can't afford to rent, let alone buy a home. Londoners are being forced to sleep rough on the streets and over 90,000 children are officially homeless.
The perception many people have is that the green belt is all beautiful countryside, green and pleasant land, rich with wildlife. The reality is very different.
Building only on brownfield land will never be enough to meet the scale of the housing challenge in London, requiring a new approach to planning.
We have young professionals stuck living in their childhood bedrooms for years on end; couples reluctantly moving out to start a family due to housing costs.
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